1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Ezra 8:36

And they gave the king's edicts to the lords that were from the king's court, and the governors beyond the river, and they furthered the people and the house of God.

Lords, (satrapis.) 3 Esdras, "to the royal officers and governors of Coelosyria and Phenicia; and they glorified," etc. --- Furthered, by their assistance (Haydock) and praise. They formed their sentiments, as is usual, by those of the king. (Calmet)